Doctor insights on:
Do Ovarian Cysts Cause Back Pain

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It depend:
Most cysts don't cause any symptoms and go away on their own. Big cyst may may cuase irritation of the lower back pain. Pelvic pain a constant or intermittent dull ache that may radiate to your lower back and thighs.
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A cyst is a structure or mass that consists of a cellular lined sac. It is typically filled with fluid but may be filled with solid material. It can be congenital, traumatic, or acquired. They may develop nearly anywhere in the body and usually require complete excision for eradication or they are likely to recur. Fluid filled sacs that are not cellular lined may be called pseudo-cysts.
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Ovarian Cysts/back:
Yes, ovarian cysts are often a cause of back pain. When you lie down the position of the pelvic organs changes which can excite the lumbar plexus to initiate pain in the back.
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Ovarian cyst:
Pain from the very insist would normally be filled in front and to one side or the other. However it is possible to have pain in the back from the cyst. Ovarian cysts again not the usual cause of miscarriages however, you can get a hemorrhagic corpus luteum cyst which lowers the Progesterone level which leads to miscarriage. Not a typical cause of miscarriage… But I have seen situations where Progesterone levels are very low in the presence of such assist. Check Progesterone levels and supplement if needed
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Probably not:
Ovarian cysts, if causing any pain at all, will usually cause pelvic or low abdominal pain. Gynecologic or other medical issues that can cause low back pain include endometriosis, kidney stones, abdominal aortic aneurysms. More often than not, however, issues with the back are causing back pain.
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Yes:
Early ambulation, walking after an abdominal surgical procedure is likley to provide more benefits that harm. Unless recommended otherwise by the surgeon, should be okay. The back pain may be due to positiong during the surgery, or viscerosomatic (pain referred to the back from the internal organs). Should start improving in a few days.
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12

If you know....:
If you know you have an ovarian cyst, then you have probably been evaluated by a doctor. If your doctor is not aware of these symptoms, then return and make him/her aware.
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14

Family Doctor:
One should always turn to their family doctor for these PRIMARY kinds of problems. You need to be seen urgently but not at the ER but at the primary care or family medical clinic.
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Usually resolve:
It is normal for a small cyst to develop on the ovaries from time to time. Ovarian cysts are quite common in women during their reproductive years and may be a single cyst or many cysts. Most cysts are benign and only require monitoring. They usually disappear within 6-8 weeks. An ovarian cyst should not be related to vaginal discharge. This should be evaluated and tested
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